I love this book! Lauren is so inspirational. I love Thomas Rhett’s music and I learned of his family, then growing family and was sold. I really like how down to earth Lauren is so I pre-ordered her book and couldn’t put it down once I started reading. Now keep in mind this book is about her life and her points of view and I do like how there are a few inserts from Thomas Rhett on his comments and takes. Lauren is a beautiful story teller and takes you into her world. She begins telling her story growing up with her parents and how she and Thomas Rhett meet, date and breakup. She takes you down the road in his truck to her front porch sitting. She talks about life in college and balancing relationships. She talks about god and how her faith has guided her. I really admire her faith and she’s made me a believer in the power of prayer. I’ve read a few comments that mentioned she complained a few times in the book. Yes, this is true and she’s owned it as she wrote, it isn’t until the end of the book that it completes a full circle. She talks about not getting into her dream sorority and how she felt her world ended. Now picture a beautiful girl who was down to earth, homecoming queen, raised by good parents in a healthy relationship, had siblings and friends and grew up country overall she had a good life. After completing her nursing degree and having a life changing experience with her mission work, it was then she realized how her life was so different from the kids she’s healing. Her point is wow, I thought not getting into my dream sorority was the end of the world and here’s a baby girl lying on a cement dirty floor with no blanket, toys or a mom. She was 20-22 years old so yes she was young so the sorority thing was one of her few small experiences she had which was nothing compared to what she saw. She then went on to adopt this baby girl and walked you through the whole process. She turned down 5 star resorts and restaurants and red carpet events including the Super Bowl to go work in Uganda (by work we’re talking using her nursing degree for a greater cause). Through her upbringing and mission work she also dabbled into the life of being a country music star’s wife. She gave the dollar amount of money they lived on while Thomas Rhett started out, how they managed his stardom and life with the perks of being a celebrity. Where I really found her relatable was when she described she’s home with the kids, sink full of dishes and her husband has the option to go to the gym while she’s still supporting 40 lbs of baby weight. Lol same girl same. I mean yes yes yes!!! Who would have thought celebrities are just like us? I can relate to putting a career on hold to be a stay-at-home mom while my partner continues to build a career and has the option to do things because I’m the primary care taker. I too know how it feels to wear sweat pants with spit up and unshowered while your man is dressed up in a suit and Gucci shoes lol. I love how real she was and how honest. She tells you exactly how she felt even the times she prayed for his career to be over. From an outsider I think the fame and fortune provides a lavish lifestyle and while Thomas Rhett was providing he wasn’t available with his time. Lauren is open about marriage counseling and how it’s helped them communicate. Lauren is such an inspirational figure. I remember reading pages that brought me to tears, some sad and some full of joy for their love and success. Many times I wish I could give her a hug and tell her how inspiring she is. She’s built a beautiful life and has so many things figured out at a young age. I’m impressed, amazed and a believer. Lauren found her purpose and will continue spreading love. Her heart is gold. You will fall in love with her and their love story.